Samsung Announces the Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge

Last year Samsung went out of their way to compete with the likes of HTC and Apple by introducing their first flagship phone built with premium materials. Their adoption of glass and metal to replace their outdated plastic design went down great with users who love premium designs. In addition to the new materials, the S7 and S7 Edge are both IP68 certified dust and water resistant. One of the most welcome features of both phones is the lack of a USB Type-C port. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will sport a standard Micro-USB port. Both phones come equipped with either the Snapdragon 820 processor or the Exynos 8890, depending on the build, 4GB of RAM for more effective Multitasking, a microSD card slot and a 1440 x 2560 px resolution screen.

The New S7s are Waterproof

The main difference between the two devices in in the screens. The S7 features a 5.1 inch rectangular screen, while the S7 Edge has a screen that curves at the edges, similar to the S6 Edge. One of the biggest differences between the S6 and the S7 is the camera resolution. While the S7 and S7 Edge may have 12MP cameras, a significant reduction from the 16MP of the previous generation. The reduced pixel count, combined with the size of the sensor, let in up to 56% more light, resulting in better low-light performance.

High Quality, Low-Light Performance

The last feature added to the new devices is a blast from the past for Nokia Lumia and Symbian handsets, the S7s feature an always-on screen. This feature allows users to check the time, or any notifications they have, without activating the phone screen. Due to the nature of AMOLED screens, the power draw needed for this is minimal. To make sure it doesn’t drain your battery too much, Samsung has increased the battery size of the S7 to 3000mAhs, and the S7 Edge to 3600mAhs.

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